LAST UPDATED: MARCH 2026 · DATA: CLEAN ENERGY REGULATOR & STATE SOURCES
Burwood solar fact
Burwood's Korean-Australian community has created Australia's most concentrated solar showroom precinct — five Korean-owned solar businesses operate within 600m of each other on Burwood Road, making Burwood residents the most price-informed solar buyers in New South Wales
Estimated Monthly Output — 6.6kW
kWh/month · peak: Dec (530 kWh)
Solar in Burwood — What You Need to Know
Burwood is the lower north shore's most diverse suburban hub, a compact suburb where the Korean-Australian, Chinese-Australian, and Anglo-Australian communities have created a unique commercial streetscape along Burwood Road. The solar market here reflects this diversity: Korean-owned installation businesses competing with each other have created a price-transparent market where Burwood residents routinely receive 5–6 competitive quotes before deciding, and average quote prices run 14% below the Inner West median. The suburb's housing stock is a mix of 1920s–60s brick homes on 400–600m² lots and increasing medium-density townhouse developments. Canadian Bay Council's planning framework is solar-supportive with no additional conditions, and the suburb's flat topography means installation is straightforward. Burwood's older brick homes — particularly those built before 1960 — have roof structures that occasionally require additional engineering assessment, but the market knowledge among local installers means this is handled efficiently.
Solar Panel Cost in Burwood 2026
| System | Cost after STCs | Annual savings | Feed-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5kW | $3590–$4224 | $1920+ | 5.5c |
| 6.6kW ★ | $4224–$5664 | $2560 | 5.5c |
| 10kW | $5491–$7363 | $3584+ | 5.5c |
FAQs — Solar in Burwood
How much do solar panels cost in Burwood?
A 6.6kW system in Burwood 2134 costs $4224–$5664 after federal STC rebates in 2026.
Is solar worth it in Burwood?
Burwood earns a B+ (Good) solar grade with a score of 77/100. 24% of homes here already have solar.
What size solar system for Burwood?
6.6kW suits most Burwood homes. Larger homes with pools or EVs should consider 10kW+. NSW's feed-in tariff is 5.5c.
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